Meet The Family
Julia is a master jeweller and silversmith. She trained at the Birmingham School of Jewellery, qualifying in 2004.
Julia created Ashes Memorial Jewellery in 2016 after sadly losing several family members. She was uninspired by the memorial jewellery and keepsakes on offer at the time of her grief. Julia’s passion for handmade jewellery and love for unusual jewellery design was the catalyst for the creation of Ashes Memorial Jewellery.
Julia proudly has her specialist Woodland memorial jewellery workshop in the heart of the Staffordshire Countryside. Julia’s compassion for her customers, striking jewellery designs and unrivalled memorial jewellery innovation has seen Ashes Memorial Jewellery go from strength to strength. AMJ is now one of the largest handmade memorial jewellery specialists in the UK and she is one of the few female Ashes jewellery business owners.
Mark is in charge of logistics, dispatch and operations. Mark has worked with Julia for over 20 years and he is integral to the day to day running of Ashes Memorial Jewellery. Mark has several key roles, including packing and dispatching all our customer treasured orders and brochure packs. He is also the main contact for all of our Birmingham Jewellery Quarter suppliers.
Mark has a wealth of managerial and administrative skills. Before joining Ashes Memorial Jewellery, he spent over 40 years in the Windscreen business. He enjoys working with our suppliers and building strong business relationships. Mark also has close communication with our customers to ensure they feel comforted and reassured while we are creating their special memorial jewellery.
Meet Jessie, our beloved office cat and the undisputed Head of Quality Control here at Ashes Memorial Jewellery. Jessie takes her role very seriously. She keeps Julia firmly on her toes, especially when an important email needs typing and Jessie decides it is the perfect time for a cuddle or a stroll across the keyboard. Between her frequent nap breaks and occasional bursts of supervision.
Jessie makes sure everything at AMJ meets her high standards, provided there is a treat or two involved. Let’s be honest, Julia might think she is the boss, but everyone knows Jessie is the real one and we would not have it any other way.
About Ashes Memorial Jewellery
Ashes Memorial Jewellery was founded by Julia Usher. Julia trained as a contemporary jeweller and silversmith at the Birmingham School of Jewellery, in the heart of the jewellery quarter, qualifying in 2004. She founded Ashes Memorial Jewellery after losing a loved one and being unable to find any unusual memorial jewellery she wanted to wear. Julia spent a year developing the first collection of signature memorial jewellery, and developed the technique of rolling cremation ashes or hair onto silver or gold.
Ashes Memorial Jewellery has a specialist woodland workshop in Staffordshire, and your jewellery is made there by Julia herself, to a very high standard. We pride ourselves on a truly personal and caring service, and work closely with every customer. The aim is not only to create a beautiful piece of jewellery, but a unique treasure you can keep close to you forever.
Ashes Memorial Jewellery is a working workshop, not a shop or showroom. The workshop is up a flight of stairs, and owing to insurance and the nature of the equipment in it we are unable to accommodate visitors. You are most welcome to drop off your loved one's ashes by prior appointment. Please call 01283 260245 after placing your order if you would like to do that, or with any questions at all about the jewellery.